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Discover the inspiring life of Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland, in this compelling biography. With 352 pages of rich narratives, this B-format paperback, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2013, chronicles her remarkable journey. From leading as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to her enduring commitment as Honorary President of Oxfam International, Mary Robinson's impact on global humanitarian efforts is profound. This book explores her vital roles in organizations like the GAVI Alliance, which works to vaccinate children worldwide, and the Council of Women World Leaders, which she co-founded. As an active member of the Elders, a group of global leaders initiated by Nelson Mandela, Robinson's contributions to good governance and climate justice are pivotal. Her extensive accolades, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Indira Gandhi and Sydney Peace Prizes, reflect her unwavering dedication. A graduate from esteemed institutions and a former barrister, Tessa Robinson captures her mother's legacy beautifully in these pages. Perfect for readers passionate about human rights, women's leadership, and social justice, this biography serves as a source of inspiration for all. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781444723335
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Pages: 352
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Mary Robinson served as the seventh, and first woman, President of Ireland from 1990-1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997-2002. Robinson has been Honorary President of Oxfam International since 2002, and has chaired numerous bodies including the GAVI Alliance, vaccinating children worldwide, the Council of Women World Leaders 'of which she was a co-founder', the International Institute for Environment and Development, and the Institute for Human Rights and Business. A former President of the International Commission of Jurists, Robinson serves on the board of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which supports good governance in Africa, and is a member of the Elders, an independent group of global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela. A member of the Royal Irish Academy and the American Philosophical Society, she is the recipient of numerous awards and honours, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Indira Ghandi and Sydney Peace Prizes, and has been Chancellor of Dublin University since 1998. She is married to Nick Robinson with three children and four grandchildren. Now President of the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice, she lives in Dublin and Mayo.
Tessa Robinson is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and the King's Inns. She practised as a barrister for ten years before becoming a freelance writer and copy editor. She is Mary's daughter and lives in Dublin with her husband and two children.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781444723335
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Pages: 352
Description:
Mary Robinson served as the seventh, and first woman, President of Ireland from 1990-1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997-2002. Robinson has been Honorary President of Oxfam International since 2002, and has chaired numerous bodies including the GAVI Alliance, vaccinating children worldwide, the Council of Women World Leaders 'of which she was a co-founder', the International Institute for Environment and Development, and the Institute for Human Rights and Business. A former President of the International Commission of Jurists, Robinson serves on the board of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which supports good governance in Africa, and is a member of the Elders, an independent group of global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela. A member of the Royal Irish Academy and the American Philosophical Society, she is the recipient of numerous awards and honours, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Indira Ghandi and Sydney Peace Prizes, and has been Chancellor of Dublin University since 1998. She is married to Nick Robinson with three children and four grandchildren. Now President of the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice, she lives in Dublin and Mayo.
Tessa Robinson is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and the King's Inns. She practised as a barrister for ten years before becoming a freelance writer and copy editor. She is Mary's daughter and lives in Dublin with her husband and two children.